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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 10d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Principal Optics/Directed Energy Engineer will provide high-level engineering and acquisition support for advanced missile defense technologies and directed energy systems. Responsibilities include developing technology roadmaps, conducting feasibility studies, and leading collaborative efforts with government agencies to shape future defense architectures.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 15 years of professional experience, including 5 years in DoD acquisition or engineering. An active TS/SCI SAP clearance and US citizenship are mandatory requirements for this position.
Full job description
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Principal Optics/Directed Energy Engineer with strong experience in the development and production of directed energy systems. In this role, you will provide high‑level engineering and acquisition support for advanced weapons, sensor systems, and cutting‑edge technologies. You will support the Missile Defense Agency’s Advanced Technology Division at Von Braun III on Redstone Arsenal, working across a diverse community of science and technology partners from multiple government agencies.
This position provides the opportunity to influence next‑generation missile defense capabilities by exploring emerging concepts, assessing breakthrough technologies, and shaping risk‑based development and integration strategies. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, collaborative, and comfortable leading technical efforts in a fast‑paced program environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and prioritize future missile defense technologies that close critical capability gaps, with an initial focus on directed energy, and document them in Agency‑level Science & Technology roadmaps.
Evaluate the feasibility and system‑level benefit of integrating new technologies and concepts from across the DoD into the missile defense architecture.
Support special study efforts, including concept feasibility experiments, analysis, data integration, and software development for communication technologies.
Develop risk‑reduction approaches for a broad portfolio of advanced concepts to accelerate state‑of‑the‑art capabilities within current and future missile defense architectures.
Lead and foster collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate inputs from Chief Technology Officers and identify opportunities for impactful technology development.
Prepare and deliver clear, accurate briefings and reports for senior leadership across the Services, OSD, and other DoD organizations.
Provide Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis support for directed energy systems.
Deliver metric‑based analysis products and executive‑level presentations.
Provide excellent customer support and communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.
Required Qualifications:
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI SAP clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, optics, or a related technical field.
15+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in DoD acquisition, engineering, test, or technical management.
Experience supporting classified and special access programs.
Background in R&D, technology maturation and insertion, analysis, testing, and systems engineering.
Self‑motivated and proactive in researching and learning new technologies.
Demonstrated ownership of complex projects with successful outcomes.
Ability to multitask, handle quick‑turn requests, and produce high‑quality work with minimal oversight.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for producing clear, concise business communications and recommendations.
Proven success working in a deadline‑driven, service‑intensive environment.
Ability to build strong relationships and leverage insights across multiple stakeholder groups.
Strong leadership, organizational, relationship‑building, and negotiation skills.
Effective working independently or as part of a development team.
Desired Skills and Experience:
MS or PhD preferred.
Experience developing or managing directed energy technologies and prototype systems.
Experience with hypersonic advanced concepts or strategic mission areas.
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MTSI is hiring and adding new positions on a regular basis across the country!
Industry
Space Research and Technology
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
LinkedIn followers
33,710
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and technology solutions company delivering first-choice capabilities to solve problems of global importance in the critical mission areas of missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, unmanned/autonomous systems, aviation, space, and homeland security.
The MTSI mission is to make important and lasting contributions to the nation's defense and security by providing leadership and best- value solutions to solve America's most technically challenging strategic problems. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.
For current MTSI job openings, please visit www.mtsi-va.com/careers.
Offices: 5285 Shawnee Road, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22312, US · 360 Quality Circle NW, Huntsville, AL 35806, US · 3837 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Suite 300, Beavercreek, Ohio 45324, US · 2424 Garden of the Gods Rd, Suite 274, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919, US · 7181 Amigo St, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
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